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Table I
Sr. Item Description
1 Title of the project The project should start with the details of the
project title, your name, student number (SAP ID). 1 Select a title which clearly
describes the project you will be doing. 2 Use simple words like, A Study of�, An
analytical study of�... Comparative study of��. etc. 3 Avoid general titles like,
'Performance Management', 'Branding' etc. Title should be specific and clear.
Remember title generates the interest of the reader, hence meaningful and apt title
is important.
2 Acknowledgements A brief thank you note to the people who have helped you in
the project.
3 Table of contents List of the various topics covered in the project along
with the page numbers
4 Body of the project This would include the detailed report. See Table II
for details
5 Annexure This will contain the graphs, charts or any other data you need
to attach which serves the purpose of the report

The body of the report will include following: Table II

Sr. Item Description
1 Objectives of the project 1 Title should be incongruence with the
Objectives 2 There can be one or many objectives. 3 Objectives may be divided in
Primary and secondary objectives as per the need / importance /flow of the project.
4 Be brief and number your objectives (this facilitates giving references whenever
necessary). 5 (Writing many objectives to impress or give the page good look is
unwarranted) Restrict yourself to those objectives for which you can achieve / get
some information
2 Scope of the project Aspects covered in the project
3 Executive Summary It is the most important part of the project. It is a
snapshot of the project. It should be ideally in 2-3 pages, It helps the readers to
know what the project is all about. It should cover all the findings, conclusions
or recommendations.
4 Methodology It is the method used to do the project. Mention how you have
selected the sample, data collection Research Methodology: To know more about
research methodologies, he/she can also refer the following books: a. Business
Research Methods, Donald Cooper, Pamela Schindler b. Research Methodology, C.R.
Kothari 2 Choose right research tools. 3 Remember that research methodology is of
vital importance in your project and carries significant weightage. Hence take it
seriously. 4 Literature review is very important & you need to assign considerable
time to visit library & websites. Keep the visits and information records updated,
they are necessary for giving references. (Strictly avoid copying from books, web
etc.) 5 Hypothesis �, test rightfully if you choose to go ahead with it. Tools and
data collection process.
5. Data Collection & Analysis 1 For each objective there has to be a
supportive data collected, from either primary or secondary or in some cases from
both the sources. 2 List out such probable sources for each of the project
objective and keep collecting and sorting data 3 Represent the data / analysis
clearly and easily understandable language / format. Use correct graphs and charts
as applicable 4 Number all tables and graphs. Prepare index and have it in the
initial pages. 5 Start collecting data as early as possible than doing it in haste
at the end
6 Findings It is the heart of the project. Mention the major conclusions
drawn from the study. Write findings chronologically & in line with the objectives.
Give references to primary and secondary data for each finding
7 Suggestions/Recommendation This would be your views/ opinions on the
project. You can give comments, but they should be justified and logical. Make
recommendations to different stakeholders. Write suggestions, if any, again give
reference for each suggestion. Ensure that you are not suggesting anything which is
not studied in the course of project. Ensure all the suggestions are Specific
Measurable Achievable Realistic Time bound
8 Bibliography List of books, magazines, journals, websites etc. referred
by you.

EVALUATION CRITERIA OF PROJECT: The project report will be evaluated on the

following criteria. Sr. No. Marking Criteria Marks
1 Clarity of objectives scope and coverage 10
2 Study methodology for data collection 20
3 Analysis of data, tools and techniques 15
4 Understanding of the subject and conceptualization of the Key areas 10
5 Innovative techniques/approach to problem scheme 15
6 Conclusions drawn 10
7 Recommendations, usefulness implementation scheme 10
8 Linking of recommendations to the objectives 5
9 Bibliography 5